Highlands High vs Village TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands High
North Highlands · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students
Village TK-8
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–8
463 students
| Measure | Highlands High North Highlands, California | Village TK-8 North Highlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,343 | #5240 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15816 of 16,910 | #48615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 778 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| city | North Highlands | North Highlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 12.7).
- •Village TK-8 does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Highlands High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Highlands High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 89%).
- •Highlands High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.7).
- •Highlands High is the larger school with 778 students compared with 463.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands High better than Village TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands High ranks higher (16.7 vs 12.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highlands High and Village TK-8?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and North Highlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands High: 778. Village TK-8: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands High and Village TK-8 rank in California?
Highlands High is 1209th of 1,343 and Village TK-8 is 5240th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).